The Elliotson prize and lecture

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The Elliotson prize and lecture: This webinar will provide the opportunity for professionals to explore the rationale for the use of the term hypnosis or hypnotherapy in their work, and explore the application and promotion of hypnosis to improve patient care and wellbeing in the NHS. The Elliotson prize will be awarded and three presentations […]

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Mental health problems after concussion

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A third of children and adolescents develop a mental health problem after a concussion, which could persist for several years post-injury, according to a new literature review. The research, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found mental health should be evaluated as part of standard pediatric concussion […]

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Mental health inequalities in Covid-19 first wave

Mental health inequalities

Mental health inequalities: The first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic saw more people suffer mental health problems in the UK – according to new research from the University of East Anglia and the University of York. New research published today reveals that the amount of people suffering some form of psychological distress rose by almost […]

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Loneliness in men linked to cancer risk

Loneliness

Loneliness in men linked to cancer risk: A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland shows that loneliness among middle-aged men is associated with an increased risk of cancer. According to the researchers, taking account of loneliness and social relationships should thus be an important part of comprehensive health care and disease prevention. The […]

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Mental health in schools and colleges: the impact of COVID-19

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Transforming mental health in schools and colleges: the impact of COVID-19: Royal Society of Medicine conference: Thursday 22 April, online, 10.00am to 5.30pm Clinicians, researchers, teachers, parents, and young people will gather at an online conference hosted by the Royal Society of Medicine and the mental health charity Mind on Thursday 22 April to explore how lockdown has affected mental health in our […]

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Suicidality among childbearing women a major challenge

Suicidality

Suicidality among childbearing women a major challenge: A study by University of Queensland researchers has highlighted the need to improve mental health assessments and pathways to care for childbearing women who experience suicidality. Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR) researcher Dr Carla Meurk said suicide was the leading cause of maternal death in Australia, which highlighted […]

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Mental health crisis gripping country

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A year on from the first lockdown and after warnings from the mental health sector about the impact of the pandemic on the country’s mental health, NHS Digital data shows that while the crisis is affecting people of all ages, it is under-18s who are suffering most. The Royal College of Psychiatrists’ analysis found that: […]

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How to beat stress from The Priory Group experts

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How to beat stress from The Priory Group experts: The stress of the pandemic has affected everyone, and many have struggled. Stress at work has been difficult to separate from stress at home; stress about jobs, job losses and finances have become intermingled with stress about physical and mental health, and fear about what the […]

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The toll of Schizophrenia and personality disorders

personality disorders

Schizophrenia and personality disorders are the most disabling mental health conditions to live with, according to scientists from The University of Queensland. A Danish-Australian research team studied a cohort of 6.9 million Danish residents in the Danish Psychiatric Central Research Register to understand the burden of disability associated with 18 mental and substance use disorders. Professor […]

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Institute of Trichologists calls for medical service recognition amid lockdown 3 practice “ban”

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One in two adults in the UK suffer with some form of hair or scalp concern – a shocking statistic, shedding light on a new and concerning impact of the third national lockdown, which has seen Trichologists prohibited from practising (with the exception of online consultations). Unlike other allied health professionals – such as physiotherapists […]

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